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The Greatest Self-Taught Drummers In Rock History

staff@grunge.com (Mikael Angelo Francisco) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:07:00 +0000

These rock drummers are not only legendary for their contributions to the genre, but for more or less learning how to play the instrument on their own.

The 4 Best '90s Duets That Defined The Era

staff@grunge.com (Kathy Benjamin) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:37:00 +0000

From "dueling" divas to Disney magic, we're looking back at four iconic '90s duets that ruled the charts and teamed up some of the decade's most iconic voices.

1998 Power Ballad, Sole No. 1 Hit For Aerosmith, Topped The Charts 28 Years Ago Today

staff@grunge.com (Beth McMurray) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:05:00 +0000

It was written with a pop diva in mind, but this soundtrack cut became a surprise hit for Aerosmith and sent the Boston hard-rockers straight to No. 1.

1993 No. 1, Built On A Toe-Tapping The Emotions Sample, Hit The Top 33 Years Ago Today

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:05:00 +0000

This Mariah Carey song held the Billboard Hot 100 top spot for 8 weeks in 1993. The track, based on a fantasy, was built on a sample from the Emotions.

This 1991 R&B No. 1, Produced By The Group's Talent Show Director, Topped The Charts 35 Years Ago Today

staff@grunge.com (Alia Ayoubi) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:05:00 +0000

It pays to keep old friendships alive, as an Oklahoma group found out when they brought this future No. 1 hit to their former high school music director.

The 5 Best Soft Rock Solos Of The '90s

staff@grunge.com (Jordan Owen) — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:37:00 +0000

We've compiled a list of the five best solos from rock songs in the '90s. See if you remember these songs by Sting, Sarah McLachlan, and others.

This Harmonious 1990 Pop No. 1, Wilson Phillips' Second Smash Of The Year, Hit The Top 36 Years Ago Today

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:05:00 +0000

Wilson Phillips were known for their harmonies and their pop sensibilities, and they had their second No. 1 hit 36 years ago with this smash song.

4 Rock Album Dedications That Hit Even Harder Today

staff@grunge.com (Amy Beeman) — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Bands like AC/DC and Pink Floyd continued on after losing members, but they never forgot them and even paid homage to their lost friends.

5 Classic Rock Hits Gen Xers Would Rather Forget

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:07:00 +0000

Gen X would probably rather forget songs like Warrant's "Cherry Pie" and Extreme's "More Than Words," even if they were huge hits in the '90s.

The 5 Best Rock Supergroups Of All Time

staff@grunge.com (Jordan Owen) — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Sometimes, supergroups manage to be more than the sum of their parts, and when that happens, the musical magic is transcendent.

7 Rock Albums That Changed Music Forever — All Released 35 Years Ago

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:07:00 +0000

In 1991, rock music was permanently snapped in a new direction with the release of these seminal albums, making legends of bands such as Nirvana and Pearl Jam.

The 5 Best Autobiographical Bruce Springsteen Songs

staff@grunge.com (Mike Duquette) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:07:00 +0000

Bruce Springsteen is one of the best songwriters in rock history, with plenty of tracks about who he is, where he came from, and what matters most to him.

The No. 1 Song On August 23, 1999 Sounds Even Catchier Today

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:05:00 +0000

On August 23, 1999, Christina Aguilera had her first No. 1 hit with this wishful song that stayed at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for five weeks.

Quote Of The Day By Daryl Hall: 'I Have Never Had A Helping Hand In My Career, Outside Of ...'

staff@grunge.com (Kieran Fisher) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:07:00 +0000

Daryl Hall has had great success both with Hall & Oates and as a solo artist, yet he's faced plenty of scrutiny from the media over his long career.

The No. 1 Song On August 22, 1998 Sounds Even Fresher Today

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:05:00 +0000

In the summer of 1998, two major R&B stars took false rumors of a feud and turned them into chart-topping rocket fuel, creating a hit for the ages.

Quote Of The Day By Debbie Harry: 'If I'd Been My Parents, I Wouldn't Have Thought ...'

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:07:00 +0000

Debbie Harry's success was a long time coming and not something the frontwoman - much different than her stage character would suggest - could've predicted.

The No. 1 Song On August 20, 1996 Sounds Even More Danceable Today

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:05:00 +0000

Back on August 20, 1996, this danceable song by Los del Rio and remixed by the Bayside Boys was No. 1 on the charts. You probably still know the moves today.

The No. 1 Song On August 19, 1995 Sounds Even More Chill Today

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:05:00 +0000

TLC's longest-running No. 1 hit was at the top of the Billboard chart on August 19, 1995. The cautionary song about beautiful things sounds even more chill now.

The No. 1 Song On August 18, 1994 Sounds Even Sweeter Today

staff@grunge.com (Chris Condry) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:05:00 +0000

A surprise hit for an unsigned artist became one of the songs of the summer in 1994, and its searingly honest heartache still carries plenty of punch.

The No. 1 Song On August 17, 1993 Sounds Even More Charming Today

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:05:00 +0000

On August 17, 1993, a cover song by UB40 dominated the airwaves, sitting at No. 1 for a whopping seven weeks. Today, it sounds even more charming.